egalitarian

e·gal·i·tar·i·an

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adjective

The definition of egalitarian is a belief that everyone should be treated the same or equally and all should have the same rights.
An example of egalitarian hiring methods is where people are not discriminated against on the basis of race of religion.

noun

An egalitarian is defined as a person who believes all people were created equal and should be treated equal.
An example of an egalitarian is a person who fights for civil rights, like Martin Luther King Jr.

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egalitarian

of, advocating, or characterized by the belief that all people should have equal political, social, and economic rights

Origin of egalitarian

from French égalitaire from égalité from Old French equalité (see equality) + -ian

an advocate or supporter of this belief

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egalitarian

adjective

Affirming, promoting, or characterized by belief in equal political, economic, social, and civil rights for all people.

Origin of egalitarian

From French égalitaire from égalité equality from Latin aequālitās from aequālis equal ; see equal .

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e·gal′i·tar′i·an
noun

e·gal′i·tar′i·an·ism
noun

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